Archbishop John Reesinck (22 February 1881–07 November 1953), was a Dutch

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, belonging to the order of the

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. He served as Vicar Apostolic of Upper Nile District of the

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, from 1938, until is resignation in March 1951.

Background and education

Reesinck was born on 22 February 1881 in

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. He was ordained Priest on 19 September 1908 for the

As bishop

He was appointed Vicar Apostolic of Upper Nile District of the

, on 29 March 1938. He was appointed, the same day as bishop. On 1 May 1938, he was consecrated, in London, United Kingdom, taking the title of Titular Archbishop of Thinis. He served in that role until his resignation in March 1951. His principal consecrator was Cardinal Arthur Hinsley, Archbishop of Westminster, England, assisted by Bishop

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, Bishop of Brentwood, England and Bishop

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, Titular Bishop of Lamus.

In retirement

Bishop Reesinck died on 7 November 1963 at the age of 82, as Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Upper Nile, Uganda.

Other considerations

As a tribute to the bishop, some catholic-founded schools have dormitories named in honour of Bishop John Reesinck. In Uganda, schools such as St. Peter's College, Tororo, and

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, have dormitories (Reesinck House) that are named after Bishop John Reesinck.Gale, H.P. "Uganda and the Mill Hill Fathers" London: Macmillan, 1959

References

External links

Historical Summary of the Archdiocese of Tororo
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